The band forms in 1952 under the name Steve Smithy and His Bearfoots - soon release Rock Around The Clock on vinyl 7". American Radio & TV personality Dick Clark later referred to the song as the 'National anthem of rock n roll'. Increasingly utilising the guitar as an 'out front' instrument, they invent and perfect 'Descending pentatonic double-stops' and the 'Hambone Rhythm' along with creating the fuzz-tone guitar sound. Col. Tom Parker is enlisted as manager. In 1958, Steve is drafted into the U.S. Marine Corp for 2 years. Shane q… read more
The band forms in 1952 under the name Steve Smithy and His Bearfoots - soon release Rock Around The Clock on vinyl 7". American Radio & TV personality Dick Clark later referred to the song as the 'National anthem of rock n roll'. Increasingly utilising the guitar as an … read more
The band forms in 1952 under the name Steve Smithy and His Bearfoots - soon release Rock Around The Clock on vinyl 7". American Radio & TV personality Dick Clark later referred to the song as the 'National anthem of rock n roll'. Increasingly utilising the guitar as an 'out front' instrument, they invent and perfect 'Descending p… read more
